Sets 25,26

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bereft
1. deprived of or lacking (something).
2. (of a person) sad and lonely, especially through someone's death or departure.
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frailty
the condition of being weak and delicate./weakness in character or morals.
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disentangle
free (something or someone) from something that they are entangled with.
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pomposity
the quality of being pompous; self-importance.
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delineate
1. describe or portray (something) precisely.
2. indicate the exact position of (a border or boundary).
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conclusive
of evidence or argument) having or likely to have the effect of proving a case; decisive.
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vitality
the state of being strong and active; energy.
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steadfast
resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering.
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archetype
1. a very typical example of a certain person or thing.
2. an original which has been imitated; a prototype.
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relent
abandon or mitigate a severe or harsh attitude, especially by finally yielding to a request.ecome less severe.
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grievance
a real or imagined cause for complaint, especially unfair treatment
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harangue
a lengthy and aggressive speech.
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auspicious
conducive to success; favorable.iving or being a sign of future success.
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yield
1. produce or provide (a natural, agricultural, or industrial product).
2.give way to arguments, demands, or pressure.
3. (of a mass or structure) give way under force or pressure.
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appropriate
1. take (something) for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission.
2. devote (money or assets) to a special purpose.
3. suitable or proper in the circumstances.
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rhetoric
the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the exploitation of figures of speech and other compositional techniques.
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conspire
1. make secret plans jointly to commit an unlawful or harmful act.
2. (of events or circumstances) seem to be working together to bring about a particular negative result.
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whimsical
1. playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way.
2. acting or behaving in a capricious manner.
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proxy
1. the authority to represent someone else, especially in voting.
2. a figure that can be used to represent the value of something in a calculation.
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sparse
thinly dispersed or scattered./scanty; in short supply.
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adverse
preventing success or development; harmful; unfavourable.
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exhort
strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something.
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poise
1. graceful and elegant bearing in a person.
2. be or cause to be balanced or suspended.e ready and prepared to do something.
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adept
very skilled or proficient at something.
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tedious
too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous.
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rigor
1. the quality of being extremely thorough and careful.
2. severity or strictness.
3. harsh and demanding conditions.
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articulate
having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently.
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suspect
1. have an idea or impression of the existence, presence, or truth of (something) without certain proof.
2. doubt the genuineness or truth of.
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ploy
a cunning plan or action designed to turn a situation to one's own advantage.
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captious
tending to find fault or raise petty objections.
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lugubrious
looking or sounding sad and dismal.
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transcend
be or go beyond the range or limits of (a field of activity or conceptual sphere).
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flustered
make (someone) agitated or confused.
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incidental
1. happening as a minor accompaniment to something else.
2. occurring by chance in connection with something else.
3. happening as a result of (an activity).
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axiomatic
self-evident or unquestionable.
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macabre
disturbing because concerned with or causing a fear of death.
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gullible
easily persuaded to believe something; credulous.
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ingrained
1.(of a habit, belief, or attitude) firmly fixed or established; difficult to change.
2. (of dirt or a stain) deeply embedded and thus difficult to remove.
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tacit
understood or implied without being stated.
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exorbitant
(of a price or amount charged) unreasonably high.
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serene
calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.
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treatise
a written work dealing formally and systematically with a subject.
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corporeal
relating to a person's body, especially as opposed to their spirit.
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figurative
1. departing from a literal use of words; metaphorical.
2. (of an artist or work of art) representing forms that are recognizably derived from life.
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morose
sullen and ill-tempered.
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fickle
changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties or affections.
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ramification
a complex or unwelcome consequence of an action or event.
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eclectic
deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources.
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apprehension
1. anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
2. understanding; grasp.
3. the action of arresting someone.
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idiosyncratic
relating to idiosyncrasy; peculiar or individual.
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insolent
showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect.
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ardent
very enthusiastic or passionate.
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doctrinaire
seeking to impose a doctrine in all circumstances without regard to practical considerations.
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officious
assertive of authority in a domineering way, especially with regard to trivial matters.
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cease
come or bring to an end.
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lavish
bestow something in generous or extravagant quantities on.
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conducive
having the property of conducting something (especially heat or electricity).
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equanimity
calmness and composure, especially in a difficult situation.
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supplant
supersede and replace.
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lampoon
publicly criticize (someone or something) by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm.
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